EV vs Gas Total Cost Calculator
Compare the true 5-year cost of owning an electric vehicle vs a gas car — fuel, maintenance, and purchase price included.
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5-Year Total Cost Comparison
Gas Car Total (5 years)
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EV Total (5 years)
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You save with the EV:
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Assumptions
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Electricity: —
Gas maintenance: $1,200/yr (oil changes, filters, brakes, transmission service)
EV maintenance: $600/yr (tires, brakes, cabin filter — no oil changes)
Federal tax credit applied: —
Prices based on EIA and AAA 2024 averages. Actual costs will vary.